Intensivist

Company: Inova Health System
Location: Falls Church
Posted on: February 26, 2021

Job Description:

Job DescriptionInova Children's Hospital is seeking candidates for a cardiac focused intensivist to join the Critical Care Division. Candidates are preferred to be board certified in Pediatrics and board certified or eligible Pediatric Critical Care, additionally will have received formal training or experience in Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care. Applicants should be eligible for licensure in the State of Virginia.The position will report to the Medical Director of Critical Care with the primary responsibility of caring for patients under the CICU service. Scholarly and research interests are highly desirable, as is teaching experience, as faculty positions within affiliated teaching institutions will also be included in the role.Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation's best hospitals for Cardiology and Heart Surgery, the Congenital Heart Program at Inova Children's Hospital has been caring for the children of Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington Region for more than 25 years. Each year, the program is responsible for more than 550 procedures. The program provides surgical repair of the most complex congenital heart defects, including hypoplastic left heart syndrome. In addition to providing care for children with complex congenital anomalies, the program is able to provide a lifetime of care as part of the Inova Heart and Vascular Institute, which includes the Adult Congenital Program. Inova Children's Hospital consistently outperforms national benchmarks in surgical survival, surgical site infections, and hospital acquired infections.The Pediatric Cardiac ICU includes 8 dedicated beds (with flex beds that allow for expansion) within a 26 bed PICU. A 22-bed Cardiac Intermediate Care Unit provides specialized care to patients stepping down from ICU level care.The Inova Children's Hospital Provides Care In a Welcoming Hospital That Offers The Latest In Technical Innovation In Kid-friendly Spaces To IncludeThe Inova Children's Hospital is the only dedicated children's hospital in Northern Virginia.* 226-bed pediatric hospital with all private rooms* 108-bed, level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) with private and semiprivate rooms* 26-bed, all-private Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), including an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), each extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) capable* 22-bed Pediatric Cardiac Unit and Intermediate Care Unit* 48-bed Medical/Surgical Unit, with in-unit Epilepsy Monitoring Unit* 22-bed Hematology/Oncology Unit with positive-pressure ventilated, protective-care environment* Child and family support space on every floor, including four indoor play rooms, an outdoor park, and four family lounges* Child Life Services within each unit and within ancillary departments and surgical services* Specialized pediatric air and ground transport service* Ronald McDonald family room and on-campus Ronald McDonald House* Access to Inova Translational Medicine Institute genomic studies* Pediatric Emergency Department* Pediatric Surgery Center* Sedated imagingRequirements* Board Certified/Eligible in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine* Maintains Active/Associate Medical Staff membership with clinical privileges to include the care of critically-ill or injured children with life-threatening disease.* Maintains PALS certification* Maintains ACLS certification* Prefer experience or extra training in caring for congenital heart disease patients* Experience with pediatric ECMO* Special consideration will be given to a candidate that is particularly interested or has expertise in pulmonary hypertensionWork Site LocationINOVA FAIRFAX MEDICAL CAMPUSWork Site Address3300 GALLOWS ROADWork Site City/StateFALLS CHURCH, VAScheduleDays VaryShiftAnyEEO TaglineM/F/Vets/Disabled

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